Auditions

DATES:

Sunday, June 10 and Monday, June 11, at 7:00pm.  Doors will open at 6:30pm.

Prepare a song from the show or another Broadway song in that style of music. If not from the show, you must provide sheet music.  A pianist will be available. Taped music and a capella singing will not be accepted as an audition.

BE PREPARED TO DANCE!  If auditioning for Phil, Judy or Ensemble also bring Tap shoes.

Bob Wallace.  (late 20’s/30’s)  The guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. A born leader with social and romantic ineptness.   A singer with a crooning style who moves very well.  Baritone.

Phil Davis (Late 20’s/30’s).  Fun loving song and dance partner of the team of Wallace and Davis.  An irrepressible clown, and incorrigible ladies man.  Strong jazz and TAP dancing needed.  Bari/Tenor

Betty Haynes (20’s-30’s).  Sensible half of the upcoming song and dance team, The Haynes sisters.  Devoted to her younger sister and is clearly on the road to stardom for herself but hesitant to take the spotlight for herself. Vocally a rich chest mix sound and a soprano extension.  Must move well.

Judy Haynes (Early to late 20’s) Younger and more ambitious slightly scheming Haynes sister.  Wholesome and adorable but sexy and flirty.  Strong jazz and tap dancing needed.  Chest mix voice.

General Henry Waverly (50’s/60s) Retired US General adjusting to returning to civilian life.  Basically a non singing role.

Martha Watson (late 40’s/60’s)  Once a Broadway star, now the general's housekeeper at the Inn.  Dry, wry sense of humor.  Bighearted, irrepressible meddler.  A winning appealing character/comedienne with a clarion belt voice.

Susan Waverly (9-12 to play a 9 yo) The general's granddaughter.  Must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well.

Ralph Sheldrake (30’s).  Army buddy of Bob and Phil now a major tv executive with the Ed Sullivan show.  Baritone

Rita and Rhoda (mid 20’s/30’s).  Bob and Phil’s two chorus girls are brash, sexy and fun although not the smartest.

Ezekiel Foster (40’s/50’s).  Helper at the Inn.  Can be double cast.

Mike (20’s/20’s) Bob and Phils Stage Manager.  Tendency to be overdramatic and hysterical.  Can be double cast.

There are many ensemble roles with very strong talents for Jazz Ballroom and Tap.  This is a classic 1950’s Hollywood Musical. 

N.B. No one under 16, with the exception of the role of Susan, will be seen. 

Director: Robert Marsch

Music Director: Raquel Garcia

Choreographer: Diane Hodgkiss  

Accompanist: Judy Large